These tips for going on a nature walk with kids will help you turn a fun adventure into a learning experience. Anytime the weather is nice, and sometimes even when it isn’t, we head outdoors to gather leaves, turn over rocks, and hunt for bugs. The best part is that the kids don’t even realizeRead More
Simmering Potpourri Recipe
Here is how to make simmering potpourri. Use this simmering potpourri recipe which is a mixture of fresh fruit and spices. I love the smells of the kitchen from fall through Christmas: cinnamon, clove, baking apples, and vanilla being warmed in cookies while the smell floats throughout the house. But I can’t spend everyday bakingRead More
How to Make a Nature Journal
This easy tutorial on how to make a nature journal is perfect for a nature unit study or a gift for a nature-loving child. A nature journal is a great way to encourage your child to explore nature, practice writing, and drawing, as well as develop growing imaginations. We make nature study journals to go along with variousRead More
8 Fun Back To School Traditions
These back to school traditions are great ways to celebrate the start of a new school year. Summer has flown by in my household and school is too quickly approaching on the horizon. That means it is time to start thinking of back to school – shopping for clothes and supplies, gathering lunch box ideas,Read More
How to Make Citronella Candles
Use this tutorial for how to make citronella candles to make mosquito repellent candles. Citronella candles have long been used to ward off pesky mosquitoes. There is no reason why they cant be pretty as well as effective. Making them yourself means that you can make them stronger (store bought ones never seem strong enough forRead More
25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes
Kids already complaining about being bored? These 25 ideas for summer boredom boxes with keep them entertained with things you already have on hand. It’s here, I thought I had more time but before I knew it summer was here. And it has brought with it the constant refrain of “Mom there’s nothing to do!”Read More
DIY Lemon and Rosemary Gardener’s Hand Scrub
This DIY Lemon and Rosemary Gardener’s Hand Scrub recipe is perfect for getting all of the dirt from gardening off your hands! When I get outdoors and garden, I want to garden. By that I mean really digging my hands into that amazing smelling dark soil. No gloves, just me, my spade, and some dirt.Read More
Container Gardening 101
Maybe your yard does not offer enough room to plant everything you would like, or perhaps you are using containers to dress up your porch, patio, or deck. Either way, container gardening is a fun and an easy way to grow beautiful flowers and edible plants to enjoy. The beauty of container gardening is thatRead More
Backyard Birdwatching Unit Study
This simple backyard birdwatching unit study is easy to put together and fun for preschool through early elementary age children. Backyard Birdwatching Unit Study As a homeschooling family, we enjoy doing nature studies. Both my children, especially my 5-year-old son, love anything to do with the outdoors. As the weather turns warmer we have noticedRead More
Early Spring Cleaning Checklist
Get a jump start on Spring cleaning by doing some early spring cleaning to clear away the winter mess and organize your winter gear for next year. I can almost feel those beautiful spring breezes and see those tiny buds ready to spring forth. That can only mean one thing, spring is on its way.Read More
7 Tips for Successful Spring Gardening
Get your vegetable garden off to a good start with these tips for a successful spring garden. Have you been disappointed with your garden in the past? There are a number of factors that can hurt your spring garden. Use the tips below to ensure you start you get your garden off to a goodRead More
Harvest Spice Latte Sugar Scrub
One of the best things about the fall season is the delicious scents that come with it, like cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg. They are all rich, warm, and inviting, making them the perfect scents to wrap yourself up in. Fall also brings cool weather which can be drying to your skin, but you canRead More
Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Make these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts to accompany a simple weeknight meal or to impress your guests on the weekend. While they look beautiful they are deceptively easy to make, so be sure and put them on your menu rotation. Are you tired of the same old vegetables for dinner? If peas, green beans, and corn seem to beRead More
Ginger Pear Mini Pies
Aromatic spices and tender, sweet pears are the perfect duo for Fall fare. I make portion control easy and upped the cuteness factor by baking my pear filling in handy pie crusts. These are just right for buffets, picnics, or even an on-the-run snack in little hands. This recipe makes 6 pies and you can easily doubleRead More
Spiced Pumpkin Butter
Guess what? Fall is very nearly here! While it isn’t official, and it is still hot here in Florida, I couldn’t resist diving into the pumpkin flavored goodness that is fall a little early this year. Truthfully, I keep a can or two of pumpkin puree in my pantry year round. Not only is it goodRead More
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato Fries
This Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato Fries recipe is a delicious way to use up your green tomatoes Being from the South I love a good traditional fried green tomato, and sometimes I like to switch them up a bit and add some new flavor. I was making a few things with cornmeal the otherRead More
Building a Better Morning Routine
Here are tips for getting your day off to a good start by building a better morning routine. Nothing starts the day off on the wrong foot like a hectic and harried morning. One way to avoid this is through some simple planning that will make your mornings run much smoother, setting the tone forRead More
Homemade Spiced Pear Butter
We have a large pear tree. Each year I enjoy using pears in a variety of recipes, including my pressure cooker pear sauce and Jody’s homemade spiced pear butter. ~Alea During the fall I love the various fruits and spices that make an appearance like apples, pumpkin, and cinnamon. Sometimes I love to mix upRead More
Ginger Pumpkin Soup
It is pumpkin everything season! I take this very seriously and I find a way to put pumpkin or pumpkin spice into everything I make- from my morning coffee to my fall soups. This homemade Ginger Pumpkin Soup will warm you on chilly fall evenings and leave you satisfied. Ginger Pumpkin Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1Read More
Vegetable Gratin Skillet
Make use of garden vegetables to create this colorful and healthy vegetable gratin skillet recipe. I cannot walk up and down the aisle of a farmer’s market without being taken in by the beautiful and fresh produce. I always bring home a basketful of tried and true’s and at least one new thing to try. OneRead More
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